GHOST ATLAS LOCATION

Ye Olde Man and Scythe

Lancashire, Lancashire, England

6 – 8 Churchgate, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1HL

Haunting Rating★★★

THE STORY

Reported Haunting

Having a reputation for being one of the oldest pubs in Britain (built in 1251), it also gained attention when a ghost was caught on security camera here.

Having a reputation for being one of the oldest pubs in Britain (built in 1251), it also gained attention when a ghost was caught on security camera here. It is widely believed that James Stanley still remains here and might have been the figure in the footage.

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